Dalife Yigezu
Laurel,MD
Summary
Recent Computer Networking and Cybersecurity graduate with a strong foundation in network security, threat analysis, and systems administration. Motivated and detail-oriented, seeking an entry-level position to leverage technical skills and academic knowledge in a professional environment. Eager to apply knowledge in network security, risk management, and systems administration in a professional setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Amazon.com, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
System Security Officer (Part-time)
Two-T UNITED Consultancy
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Draft and implement various information system security documentation, including SSP, Firewall Policy, Information Security handbook, PTA, PIA, BIA, Contingency Plan, Configuration Management Plan, etc
- Enforce policies for all personnel accessing the system
- Maintain communication with other IT personnel to implement or update systems not compliant with NIST Publications
- Perform as a trusted advisor to the System Owner
- Write a brief security strategy for each information system for the office and update it annually, as needed
- Perform a security impact analysis of all proposed changes and configuration management decisions, which have an impact on system security
- Recommend alternate system architecture(s) for improved security.
Security Analyst
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored network traffic and security alerts using SIEM tools such as Splunk
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using Nessus and Metasploit
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures
- Responded to security incidents and conducted root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences
- Prepared detailed reports on security findings and provided recommendations for mitigation
- Designed and implemented a secure network architecture for a hypothetical company
- Assisted in the configuration and maintenance of security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS and VPNs
- Performed daily monitoring and analysis of security events and logs
- Assisted with security audits and compliance checks to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
- Collaborated with the IT team to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security posture
- Participated in security awareness training programs for employees to promote best practices
- Improved server options, network security and other metrics with proactive user training
- Created incident response plans for cyber occurrences
- Performed risk evaluations for new projects and technology implementations
- Contributed to academic papers and presentations on cybersecurity topics.
Education
Computer Networking and Cybersecurity -
University Of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Endpoint Security
- Identity and Access Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Network Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Firewall Management
- Wireshark software
- Risk Assessment
- Data Encryption
- Wireless Security
- Security policy development
- Incident Response
- Data Loss Prevention
Certification
Security+ - in progress
Toolstechnologiesskills
LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Network Configuration, Threat Analysis, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Management, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), Wireshark, Nessus, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, Splunk, Firewalls, Utilizing Nessus, Nmap, and Wireshark for Vulnerability Assessment, Patch Management, Security Analysis, Access Control, Data encryption, Addressing Information Security through Encryption, Antivirus measures, and Malware Analysis, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Kali Linux 2020
Courseworkhighlights
- Network Security: Studied principles and practices of securing network infrastructures.
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: Gained hands-on experience with penetration testing methodologies.
- Cybersecurity Policy and Governance: Explored frameworks and policies governing cybersecurity practices.
- Digital Forensics: Learned techniques for investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
Citizenship
United States Citizen
Professional Development
- Attended online cybersecurity conferences and webinars to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
- Participated in online courses and labs to continuously enhance technical skills.
Projects
Network Security Simulation Project, Configured firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPN)., Conducted vulnerability assessments using Nessus and mitigated identified risks. Incident Response Plan Development, Developed a comprehensive incident response plan for a simulated cyber-attack., Conducted tabletop exercises to test the effectiveness of the response plan., Documented and analyzed the outcomes to improve future incident response procedures. Penetration Testing Lab, Performed penetration testing on a virtualized environment using Kali Linux tools., Identified and exploited vulnerabilities in web applications and network services., Provided detailed reports on findings and recommended security improvements.
Timeline
System Security Officer (Part-time)
Two-T UNITED Consultancy
02.2023 - 12.2023
Amazon.com, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Security Analyst
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2022 - 01.2023
Computer Networking and Cybersecurity -
University Of Maryland Global Campus